The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken notice of alleged financial irregularities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sehat Card Plus Program and launched an investigation.
NAB has summoned former CEO of the Sehat Insaf Card Program, Dr. Riaz Tanoli, to its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa headquarters. He has been directed to appear at the NAB Peshawar office on October 29.
Dr. Riaz Tanoli has been asked to provide records related to the release and expenditure of Rs12 billion during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The investigation also covers Rs9 billion in funds allocated between July 2025 and July 2026.
NAB is seeking explanations regarding alleged unverified expenditures and claims submitted under the Sehat Card program.
The investigation also includes alleged irregularities in Sehat Card data and the issuance of duplicate cards. Authorities are examining the verification of high-value claims submitted by hospitals as well.
NAB has requested bank statements, audit reports and vendor agreements. It has also directed the submission of beneficiary lists and statements of assets.
The NAB notice has also raised questions regarding the use of government funds and procurement procedures under the program.